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Cemetery Symbolism and the Stonemasons of Spital Cemetery
Type:Walking Event
Spital Cemetery
19 Hady Hill
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 0DZ
Call direct on:
Tel01246 345777
About
Take a guided tour on the meaning of some of the symbols used in headstone carvings and background information on 5 cemetery masons buried in Spital Cemetery.
This is a Victorian Cemetery, and the Victorians were keen on their symbolism. Cemetery symbolism became a language of its own, particularly floral symbolism.
The tour will take in various carvings on some of the headstones and introduce you to five stonemasons buried in the cemetery, three from one family and one of these a woman.
You will be provided with a glossary of symbols to help identify the meanings that were being conveyed and we will see if we can recognise styles and preferences of each of the featured stonemasons.
Booking essential
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Grid reference – SK 38961 70843
This is a linear walk
No stiles
Sensible clothing recommended, Site is sloping and tour mostly keeps to main paths.
Organised by Friends of Spital Cemetery
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff | |
|---|---|---|
| All Tickets | £6.00 per adult |
Booking essential
Facilities
Parking
- Free Parking - Limited on street parking available nearby
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Leisurely
- Description of route - Linear walk, no stiles, rest stops taken along the route
- Length of route (miles) - 1 mile
- Typical duration of route - 1½ hours
Opening Times
| Season (15 May 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 | |
* Walk will start promptly
Map & Directions
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield - 15 minutes walk
All buses to Chesterfield town centre
